{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =Maryland is a state on the east coast of the [[United States of America]]. It was founded for the purpose of providing religious toleration of England's [[Roman Catholic]] minority. Despite the founding intent of the colony, Catholics have never been in a majority in Maryland since early Colonial times. Around 56% of the population are [[Protestant]], many either [[Baptist]] or [[Methodist]], and about 23% are Roman Catholic.}}| {{overview}}{{topics}}* subtopics = {{region_churches}}
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* [[Towns in Maryland Index]] - Major centres: [[Baltimore (Maryland)|MiamiBaltimore]]
* [[Counties in Maryland Index]]
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* {{region_schools}}| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} | }} Maryland is a state on the east coast of the [[United States of America]]. It was founded for the purpose of providing religious toleration of England's [[Roman Catholic]] minority. Despite the founding intent of the colony, Catholics have never been in a majority in Maryland since early Colonial times. Around 56% of the population are [[Protestant]], many either [[Baptist]] or [[Methodist]], and about 23% are Roman Catholic. ===History===